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Ohio Plane Crash into Residential Home Claims Two Lives

Ohio Plane Crash into Residential Home Claims Two Lives

A small plane crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio, on May 14, 2026, resulting in the deaths of the two individuals on board. The incident occurred in the Coventry Crossing development near the Akron Fulton Airport. The crash caused a fire that engulfed the residence, though the occupants of the home, a couple and their two children, escaped without injury. The plane, identified as a Piper PA-28, departed from Akron Fulton Airport shortly before the crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board, is investigating the incident. The crash site was quickly secured, and emergency services responded to manage the fire and assess the damage.
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Maine Warden Service Plane Crash Claims Life of Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts

Maine Warden Service Plane Crash Claims Life of Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts

A plane crash in Avon, Franklin County, resulted in the death of Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning when the small plane he was piloting crashed near School House Pond. Tibbetts, an 18-year veteran of the Maine Warden Service, was assisting with fish restocking efforts in the area. Witnesses reported the plane flying unusually low before the crash. There was no communication from Tibbetts prior to the crash, and the automatic crash signal system alerted the dispatch center. The Maine Warden Service and state officials have expressed their condolences to Tibbetts' family and colleagues.
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Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard

Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard

A small medical plane crashed in a mountain range outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing all four people aboard and sparking a wildfire in the surrounding forest
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NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots to deal with smoke in the cockpit

NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots to deal with smoke in the cockpit

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023
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US airlines should improve pilot training for smoke in cockpit, NTSB says

US airlines should improve pilot training for smoke in cockpit, NTSB says

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday recommended improving training for pilot preparedness for smoke-in-cockpit emergencies after a 2023 incident.
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NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit

NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit, like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023
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Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming

Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming

Eleven people who survived a plane crash about 50 miles off the Florida coast were on a life raft for hours and had no idea anyone was coming to save them when rescue crews from the U.S. military arrived
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Maine Warden Service Pilot Joshua Tibbetts Dies in Avon Plane Crash

Maine Warden Service Pilot Joshua Tibbetts Dies in Avon Plane Crash

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has identified Joshua Tibbetts, a 50-year-old pilot with the Maine Warden Service, as the victim of a fatal plane crash in Avon, Franklin County. The crash occurred near Schoolhouse Pond at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Tibbetts, an 18-year veteran of the Warden Service, was the sole occupant of the Cessna 185F aircraft. The plane was involved in a fish stocking mission with the Bureau of Fisheries. Emergency services, including Franklin County Sheriff's deputies and the Maine Forest Service, responded to the scene. The crash was detected by an automated system, which alerted the dispatch center. Strong winds were reported in the area at the time of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the incident.
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Maine Warden Service Pilot Dies in Plane Crash During Routine Mission

Maine Warden Service Pilot Dies in Plane Crash During Routine Mission

A Maine Warden Service pilot, Joshua Tibbetts, died in a plane crash near Schoolhouse Pond in Avon, Maine. The incident occurred while Tibbetts was on a routine mission to stock fish in western Maine's waterways. Tibbetts, who was alone in the aircraft, did not send a distress signal before the crash. The plane, a 1980 Cessna 185 Skywagon, sent an automated distress message upon impact, prompting emergency response. Tibbetts had been with the warden service since 2008 and was promoted to pilot in November 2023. This marks the 16th line-of-duty death in the agency's 146-year history and the fourth pilot fatality. The Maine Department of Public Safety, along with the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board, is investigating the crash.
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Austin Law Firm to Sue Denver Over Frontier Flight Runway Death

Austin Law Firm to Sue Denver Over Frontier Flight Runway Death

An Austin-based law firm, DJC Law, is preparing to file a lawsuit against the city and county of Denver following a fatal incident involving a Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport. The incident occurred when the aircraft, during takeoff, struck and killed a man who had breached the airport's perimeter fence. The collision resulted in a brief engine fire, causing smoke to fill the cabin and necessitating an emergency evacuation. Twelve passengers sustained injuries, with five requiring hospitalization. Attorney Andres Pereira, representing several passengers, described the event as a 'preventable aviation incident' and highlighted the traumatic experiences of his clients, some of whom witnessed the collision from their seats. The law firm alleges failures in the airport's security systems and response protocols.
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MD-11 Cargo Planes Resume Flights After UPS Crash in Louisville

MD-11 Cargo Planes Resume Flights After UPS Crash in Louisville

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Boeing's proposed fix for the MD-11 cargo planes, allowing them to resume flights after a deadly crash in Louisville last fall. The crash occurred when a UPS MD-11 lost an engine during takeoff, resulting in the deaths of three pilots and 12 people on the ground. Following the incident, the FAA grounded all MD-11s due to safety concerns. Boeing's solution involves replacing a key spherical bearing and increasing inspections of engine mounts. FedEx, which owns 46 MD-11s, has begun flying them again, while UPS has retired its fleet.
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Maine Game Warden Dies in Plane Crash During Fish Restocking Mission

Maine Game Warden Dies in Plane Crash During Fish Restocking Mission

A Maine Game Warden, Joshua Tibbetts, tragically died in a plane crash while piloting a small aircraft in Avon, Franklin County. The crash occurred as Tibbetts was assisting with a fish restocking mission in the area. The plane went down in a wooded area near Schoolhouse Pond, and Tibbetts, an 18-year veteran of the Maine Warden Service, was the only person on board. The cause of the crash remains unknown, as there was no communication from the pilot before the incident. The Maine Warden Service and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash.